Captive Society

The Basij Militia and Social Control in Iran

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International
Cover of the book Captive Society by Saeid Golkar, Columbia University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Saeid Golkar ISBN: 9780231801355
Publisher: Columbia University Press Publication: June 16, 2015
Imprint: Woodrow Wilson Center Press / Columbia University Press Language: English
Author: Saeid Golkar
ISBN: 9780231801355
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication: June 16, 2015
Imprint: Woodrow Wilson Center Press / Columbia University Press
Language: English

Iran's Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed (Sazeman-e Basij-e Mostazafan), commonly known as the Basij, is a paramilitary organization used by the regime to suppress dissidents, vote as a bloc, and indoctrinate Iranian citizens. Captive Society surveys the Basij's history, structure, and sociology, as well as its influence on Iranian society, its economy, and its educational system. Saied Golkar's account draws not only on published materials—including Basij and Revolutionary Guard publications, allied websites, and blogs—but also on his own informal communications with Basij members while studying and teaching in Iranian universities as recently as 2014. In addition, he incorporates findings from surveys and interviews he conducted while in Iran.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Iran's Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed (Sazeman-e Basij-e Mostazafan), commonly known as the Basij, is a paramilitary organization used by the regime to suppress dissidents, vote as a bloc, and indoctrinate Iranian citizens. Captive Society surveys the Basij's history, structure, and sociology, as well as its influence on Iranian society, its economy, and its educational system. Saied Golkar's account draws not only on published materials—including Basij and Revolutionary Guard publications, allied websites, and blogs—but also on his own informal communications with Basij members while studying and teaching in Iranian universities as recently as 2014. In addition, he incorporates findings from surveys and interviews he conducted while in Iran.

More books from Columbia University Press

Cover of the book The Sustainable City by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book China Rising by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Foundations of the American Century by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Green Capital by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Contemporary Romanian Cinema by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Emperor of Japan by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Electric Dreamland by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Religion in America by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book China's War on Smuggling by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Beyond the Final Score by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Active Social Capital by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Living Karma by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book China by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book The Columbia Sourcebook of Mormons in the United States by Saeid Golkar
Cover of the book Choreographies of Shared Sacred Sites by Saeid Golkar
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy